Crime Rate in High Peak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Peak

The total recorded crimes in High Peak, UK in February 2026 are around 518 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Peak crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around High Peak, encompassing approximately 90,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (237) incidents (-0.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-11.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (47) incidents (56.67% increase)
High Peak Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Hugh Street with total crimes: 11
  • Devonshire Road with total crimes: 9

High Peak Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

How safe is High Peak?

To understand the safety of High Peak, we need to analyze High Peak crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • High Peak has recorded 6,960 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 76.54 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 223 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,638 crimes with a crime rate of 83.99, ranking it 184 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, High Peak demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derbyshire average, with 6960 crimes compared to 8955.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, High Peak witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, High Peak had fewer crimes than the Derbyshire average, with 7,638 crimes compared to 9,677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, High Peak witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, High Peak is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Derbyshire, High Peak has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

High Peak Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the High Peak has recorded 518 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 211th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2024, the total High Peak crimes were 6,960. The crime rate of High Peak in 2024 was 76.54 (year) or 6.38 (month) ranking it 223 danzarous in the UK. High Peak ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Peak were around 7,638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.99 (year) or 7.00 (month) ranking 184 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Derbyshire, High Peak ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of High Peak

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales264 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire524 77,009 77,482 7
South Derbyshire600 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley791 412,094 413,060 4
Bolsover550 37,974 28,506 3
Erewash786 211,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield921 113,234 113,794 1

High Peak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 237 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (239 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (69 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 200 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (215 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (69 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (227 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (214 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (241 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (113 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 263 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 143 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (272 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (143 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (231 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (141 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (196 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (127 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (200 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (115 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 175 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 362 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202626
December 202529
November 202528
October 202530
September 202531
August 202531
July 202528
June 202535
May 202526
April 202529
March 202517
February 202526

A total of 1273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 97.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202661
January 202669
December 202545
November 202569
October 202582
September 202567
August 2025113
July 2025143
June 2025143
May 2025141
April 2025127
March 2025115
February 202598

A total of 570 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202639
December 202546
November 202538
October 202533
September 202532
August 202536
July 202545
June 202574
May 202554
April 202547
March 202539
February 202551

A total of 496 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202634
December 202547
November 202532
October 202551
September 202554
August 202535
July 202530
June 202527
May 202549
April 202535
March 202541
February 202531

A total of 145 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202616
December 202514
November 202511
October 202522
September 20259
August 20253
July 20258
June 202511
May 20258
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258

A total of 251 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202614
December 202521
November 202516
October 202533
September 202519
August 202523
July 202522
June 202521
May 202517
April 202517
March 202514
February 202514

A total of 2910 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 223.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026237
January 2026239
December 2025200
November 2025215
October 2025227
September 2025214
August 2025241
July 2025263
June 2025272
May 2025231
April 2025196
March 2025200
February 2025175

A total of 255 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202611
December 202518
November 202519
October 202523
September 202512
August 202537
July 202518
June 202515
May 202524
April 202524
March 202515
February 202520

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 679 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202630
December 202540
November 202549
October 202563
September 202544
August 202555
July 202576
June 202552
May 202561
April 202556
March 202566
February 202540

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 202510
November 20258
October 20252
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 174 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202617
December 202520
November 202516
October 202511
September 20259
August 20259
July 202514
June 20259
May 20259
April 202518
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20255
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252

High Crime Locations High Peak in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the High Peak postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hugh Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
3. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Thomas Meadows (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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